What?
This!
As soon as Zhang Yang spoke, everyone was stunned.
He actually refused to join the Ming Long Army?
"Zhang Tang, you kid, think it over carefully. The Ming Long Army is our strongest force, highest status, and best cultivation place. Joining there is much better for you than being under us!" Hu Han Tian said bluntly.
"That's right. If the Grand Elder wants you to join the Ming Long Army, I won't keep you by force. After all, it's much better than my place, and your achievements will be greater!" Hong Tao, who had insisted on keeping Zhang Yang, also agreed.
The others also persuaded Zhang Yang one after another, telling him all the benefits of joining the Ming Long Army.
But!
It was precisely because of this that Zhang Yang refused to join.
He wasn't sure if the Grand Elder Zhu Zhi, a descendant of the Ming King, suddenly appearing was a test.
After all, it was suspicious that he was asked to join the Ming Long Army as soon as they met.
"Forget it, I'm more comfortable staying elsewhere. I'm not qualified to join the powerful Ming Long Army." Zhang Yang refused.
Immediately.
Zhu Tai and the others were dumbfounded, looking at Zhang Yang with disappointment as if he were a disappointment.
Zhu Zhi himself narrowed his eyes, sizing up Zhang Yang for a moment, and said faintly.
"Zhang Tang, didn't you just say that you practiced martial arts to make a name for yourself? Now that such a good opportunity is in front of you, you'd rather give it up?"
"It's not that I want to give up, but I know my own limitations! Besides, we are not familiar with each other. It might not be a good thing for me to join the Ming Long Army now, as my background is not clean." Zhang Yang said frankly.
Zhu Tai and the others nodded upon hearing this, and their respect for Zhang Yang grew.
Zhu Zhi remained silent for a while, then burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, you're interesting, kid. But since I invited you to join the Ming Long Army, I don't care about your past!"
"Strictly speaking, your previous actions were just a conditional exchange with the Mo King's successor. It can't be called betrayal. It can only be said that the other party's price was not high enough, so it's understandable for anyone to switch!"
"However, I sincerely invite you to join the Ming Long Army, and I hope you won't refuse!"
"Because the Ming Long Army has had a condition since its creation: it can only set out when ten people are gathered. Now, only one person is missing to meet the requirement."
Zhang Yang was a little confused, not understanding what Zhu Zhi meant.
Hu Han Tian and the others exclaimed.
"Grand Elder, is this why you're so eager for Zhang Tang to join? Why are you in such a hurry to gather the Ming Long Army?"
"Heh, once the Ming Long Army is assembled, it will have a special ability. Have you forgotten that?" Zhu Zhi chuckled.
Instantly, Hu Han Tian and the others slapped their foreheads and said.
"Array Formation Tracking!"
Zhu Zhi nodded, then said with a serious expression.
"That's right, it's this ability! The Qing Wang Wood that Zhang Tang brought this time has given us new hope, which is why I want him to join the Ming Long Army."
"Perhaps this is fate. Zhang Tang brought the Qing Wang Wood, and he was recognized by the stone tablet brought by the Ming King. The Ming Long Army is just missing one person, so I am earnestly inviting him."
Only then did Hu Han Tian and the others understand.
"No, what are you talking about? I don't understand at all!" Zhang Yang asked suspiciously.
"Heh, let me explain." Zhu Tai chuckled and continued.
"Zhang Tang, the Ming Long Army was one of the former emperor's trump cards. As long as ten Ming Long Army warriors are assembled and recognized by the former emperor's sword, they can activate the array to track or find people!"
"The Qing Wang Wood you brought gives us hope of resurrecting the former emperor, so the Grand Elder wants to find the Mo King's successor and snatch their Qing Wang Wood."
This!
Upon hearing this.
Zhang Yang was startled.
"What? You want me to join the Ming Long Army to find the Mo King's successor? Then I really can't go!"
"I came here to seek refuge. Now you want me to go to the opponent's lair? Isn't that like walking into a trap?"
Zhang Yang shook his head repeatedly, refusing outright.
Seeing this, Zhu Zhi quickly appeased him.
"Zhang Tang, you don't need to be afraid. We will all follow. Moreover, activating the array to track doesn't mean you have to be at the forefront. A general direction is enough."
"At that time, if you are scared, you can choose not to move. We will act on our own!"
"But please, you must join the Ming Long Army. Consider it a plea from me."
Zhu Zhi's appeasement had no effect. Zhang Yang, who was acting, continued to shake his head.
"I won't agree. I came here to practice martial arts peacefully. If joining here means facing the Mo King's successor, I'd rather leave. Give me the Qing Wang Wood." Zhang Yang refused.
"You ungrateful brat, why don't you know what's good for you!" Hu Han Tian suddenly cursed.
"We, the descendants of the Ming King, have always kept our promises. The Grand Elder has guaranteed that you are not in danger, why don't you believe him?"
Hong Tao also persuaded, "Zhang Tang, don't take the Qing Wang Wood back. Join the Ming Long Army. The Grand Elder and we won't treat you unfairly."
Zhu Tai pondered for a moment and said, "Although we haven't known each other for long, you should know our character. If we truly wanted to harm you, do you think you would still be standing here?"
This...
Zhang Yang hesitated.
That's right.
Although he had known Zhu Tai and the others for less than two days since meeting them.
However, it had to be said that despite their different temperaments, their character was truly excellent.
The demeanor of a gentleman and keeping promises were perfectly described by these eight words.
"But... my strength is so weak, I'll be a burden to the Ming Long Army." Zhang Yang said with a conflicted tone.
He knew the timing was right to agree, but he couldn't do it too readily.
"Haha, are you worried about that? If that's the case, then it's not a big problem." Zhu Zhi and the others burst into laughter, saying in unison.
"Zhang Tang, your talent was altered by the Mo King's successor. Then, we, the descendants of the Ming King, will give you another opportunity to help you improve your realm and strength!" Zhu Zhi said.
Here it comes!
Zhang Yang's interest was immediately piqued, his eyes gleaming.
If his guess was correct, the method Zhu Zhi mentioned to improve his strength was related to the mass production of Hunyuan Realm experts that Xiao Zhan and the others had talked about!
"Improve my strength? Is that possible? I'm already in the Hunyuan Realm, and elixirs don't work anymore. Do you still have a way to help me improve my strength?" Zhang Yang asked in surprise.
"Heh, of course. You can rest assured about this. If I can't do it, you don't have to join the Ming Long Army." Zhu Zhi guaranteed.
"Okay!" Zhang Yang nodded directly, appearing very excited.
Everything was so natural, without the slightest pretense!
It could be said that Zhang Yang achieved four objectives with one stone today.
Not only could he enter the most core area of the Ming King's descendants.
He could also investigate the method of mass-producing Hunyuan Realm experts by the Ming King's descendants.
He could also cause the Mo King and the Ming King to clash with each other.
And he could also clearly ascertain the exact location of the Mo King!
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